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Supporting Grand Rapids Business Growth

From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……

50 Business Ideas For 2026 + Beyond

If you think you have a great business idea that needs to be shared with the world, you’re in good company. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year since 2021, and entrepreneurs are on track to...
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Your Small Business: A Real Threat From Foreign States

Small businesses face real, escalating cyber threats from foreign nation-states, but building a robust defense does not require an enterprise-level budget. Adversaries frequently view smaller companies as "soft targets" or entry points to larger corporate supply...
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ADP Says Businesses Added Fewest New Jobs In Six Months — Summer Slowdown In Hiring?

ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which hiring is unusually soft. The one bright spot: People who switched jobs saw an increase in pay, possibly a sign of...
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Preparing SMBs For A Hyperconnected World

Apr 22, 2026 | , ,

The shift to hybrid and remote work has created new challenges for businesses of all sizes. Between cloud services, branch offices, and mobile users, it’s harder than ever to keep your business connected and secure. Especially with limited IT resources. With Check...

Small Business Owners Queue Up For Tariff Refunds

Apr 22, 2026 | ,

Today is tariff refund day. After weeks of waiting, business owners can finally log onto a new government portal and ask for their money back. Now, this is for most of the tariffs President Trump imposed last year. The Supreme Court rejected them as unconstitutional...